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Periodicals
 Websites presented in alphabetical order BHG.com: Better Homes and Gardens 
 Online presence for this home and family magazine. The website focuses on "decorating, building and remodeling, crafts, entertaining, cooking, and gardening." Features in-depth articles. http://www.bhg.com/ Topics: Architecture, Crafts, Food & Cooking, Home & Housing, Magazines Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Consumer Reports Online
The free content on this subscription-based site includes safety alerts, product recalls, a manufacturer locator, and feature articles in topics such as Cars & Trucks, Appliances, Electronics, House & Home, Home Office, Money, Health & Food, Personal, and Leisure. Also find links to consumer agencies, and a gallery of product-testing photos going back decades. From the not-for-profit Consumers Union. http://www.consumerreports.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Food & Cooking, Magazines, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Culturekiosque: The European Guide to Arts, Culture and Entertainment Worldwide
News, articles, photos, book reviews, and interviews on contemporary culture arranged in magazine-style sections: art and archaeology, cooking, dance, music (jazz and classical), opera, and a world events calendar. Headquartered in New York with a liaison office in Paris, this site offers a cosmopolitan view of current cultural events. Most material is in English and French, but some is available only in French and/or German. http://www.culturekiosque.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities, Food & Cooking, Magazines, Musical Genres, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Recreation, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Jamestown Rediscovery
This site is an archeological project investigating the remains of the Jamestown of 1607, including James Fort. A history of the town and subsequent settlements is included as well as some images of the recent archeological finds that include armor, beads, and remnants of food of the colonialists. There is “a timeline of events and references leading up to and through the founding of Jamestown” as well as a list of the early settlers and their occupations. From the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. http://www.apva.org/ Topics: Food & Cooking, History, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Jun 26, 2001 Monthly & Annual Retail Trade
This site provides "current estimates of sales at retail and food services stores and inventories held by retail stores" in the United States. Reports "are released approximately 6 weeks after the close of the reference month. They contain preliminary figures for the current month and final figures for the prior 12 months." Includes data back to 1992. Also includes a FAQ and related information. From the Retail Indicators Branch, U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/retail/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Industries, Statistics Last updated Oct 14, 2009 Mother Earth News
Selections from the current print issue of "the original guide to living wisely" as well as older articles on do-it-yourself projects, building, gardening and farming, animals, sustainable country life, living off the grid, environmental issues, natural health, cooking, and homesteading. Features several message boards. Searchable. http://www.motherearthnews.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Food & Cooking, Home & Housing Last updated Mar 28, 2006 New Mexico Magazine On-line
This online sampler of the print magazine has descriptions of the six major regions of the state, a few feature articles (on such topics as history, Native American culture, and cookery), a calendar of events, reviews of books about the Southwest, and a brief photo essay. The highly organized (categorized, sub-categorized, and searchable), annotated NM Links cover all aspects of state life including business, education, arts, history, government, tourism, and more. http://www.nmmagazine.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Magazines by Place, Photograph Collections, U.S. Travel Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Northwest Palate
Web presence for a bimonthly magazine that celebrates "wine, food, and travel in the Pacific Northwest." The site offers book and wine reviews, recipes, and information about food and wine events. Also includes a listing of back issues. http://www.nwpalate.com Topics: Food & Cooking, Magazines by Place Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Pacific Northwest Magazine
Online edition of the Sunday magazine of The Seattle Times. Articles cover regional lifestyles and include food, fitness, gardening, architecture, profiles, and more. Archived from 1990, and searchable through the paper's main website. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/pacificnw/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Food & Cooking, Magazines by Place Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Prevention
Prevention magazine sponsors this extensive website for eating healthy, natural remedies, family health, and diet and weight loss. From Rodale Inc. http://www.prevention.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Health, Magazines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Sunset Magazine
This site's focus is on "travel destinations in the 13 Western states, home design and outdoor living ideas suited to our region, and recipes and menus that celebrate the West." The archives section has only a few issues from the past two years, but older articles (back to 2000) can be retrieved with the search engine. http://www.sunset.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Magazines, Magazines by Place Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Topics: An Online Magazine for Learners of English
In this online magazine "learners of English as a second language express their ideas and opinions on topics of interest to them." It features accounts of international foods, festivals, dances, superstitions, proverbs, and more. Also includes a description of class projects from around the world. http://www.topics-mag.com/ Topics: Education, English Language, Food & Cooking Last updated Dec 10, 2003 Vegetarian Times
The online companion of the print magazine features articles, recipes, a FAQ, a list of famous vegetarians, a glossary, and more. http://www.vegetariantimes.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Food & Cooking, Magazines, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Aug 10, 2009 The Wine Anorak
Information for the wine hobbyist, covering topics such as buying, tasting, pairing wine with food, and traveling. Features book reviews, photos, a glossary, and annotated Web links. Searchable. From a London-based writer for wine publications. http://www.wineanorak.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Photograph Collections, Wine Last updated Apr 28, 2005 |
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